Ukraine War Update NEWS: Military Aid News
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"It seems that the harder Putin finds it to recruit Russians to be cannon fodder, the more willing he is to rely on DPRK in his illegal war."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:20⏩
Jonathan welcomes viewers to another ATP Geopolitics video, specifically a Ukraine War News Update. He indicates that this is the second part of the update for the 22nd of October 2024, focusing on military aid and assistance provided to Ukraine.
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European Parliament approves $35bn loan to Ukraine
🎦 00:20-02:27⏩
- The European Parliament has approved a $35 billion loan to Ukraine, backed by frozen Russian assets.
- The decision received strong support, with 518 votes in favour, 56 against, and 61 abstentions.
- The funds are expected to be disbursed by the end of 2025, likely in tranches.
- Several countries, including Sweden, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Croatia, Latvia, and Slovenia, voted unanimously in favour.
- In France, only two far-right MPs voted against, while one MP from the National Rally voted against and the rest abstained, potentially due to the party's connection with Moscow.
US announces new $400m military aid package for Ukraine
🎦 02:27-04:36⏩
- The US has announced a new $400 million military aid package for Ukraine, following a recent $425 million package.
- The package includes HIMARS ammunition, artillery ammunition, mortar ammunition, Bradley ammunition, and M113 armoured personnel carriers.
- The M113s have proven effective despite their age, serving various purposes including troop transport.
Discussion of US Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) and Ukraine Aid
🎦 04:36-09:25⏩
- Jonathan discusses the US Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) and its implications for Ukraine aid.
- PDA allows the US to provide military equipment from existing stockpiles, reducing the immediate financial cost.
- The true cost of PDA involves the cost of replacing the equipment and potential lost sales opportunities.
- The actual cost to the US can be difficult to calculate due to factors like scheduled equipment upgrades and the need for decommissioning.
- Jonathan also mentions the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI), where the US orders new equipment from its industry, representing a more direct cost.
- Zelensky announced that the US is preparing an $800 million aid package to support Ukrainian drone production, which could potentially address Ukraine's funding shortfall for munitions production.
South Korea considers sending 155mm shells to Ukraine
🎦 09:25-12:19⏩
- South Korea is considering sending 155mm artillery shells to Ukraine in response to North Korea's deployment of troops to Russia.
- This action by North Korea could backfire on Russia by prompting South Korea to increase its support for Ukraine.
- The potential aid from South Korea might be more valuable to Ukraine than North Korea's assistance is to Russia.
- Although North Korea has supplied significant military aid to Russia, including artillery ammunition, the deployment of troops represents a significant escalation.
- South Korea has a stockpile of 3.4 million 105mm shells that could be transferred to Ukraine.
- Direct provision of lethal aid would require amendments to South Korean law, but they could backfill US stocks in the meantime.
Lithuania suggests sending EU troops to Ukraine
🎦 12:19-14:11⏩
- Lithuania's foreign minister, Gabrielius Landsbergis, has suggested sending EU troops to Ukraine in response to the presence of North Korean troops.
- Russia's strategy of involving North Korea may have backfired, potentially leading to increased involvement from other countries.
- Landsbergis called for a reconsideration of French President Macron's earlier proposal for troop deployment, which was previously rejected by Germany.
- He expressed frustration with Europe's passive response and urged for proactive measures against the growing military cooperation between Russia and North Korea.
UK's response to North Korean troop deployment at the UN
🎦 14:11-16:30⏩
- The UK's representative to the UN addressed the issue of North Korean troops in Ukraine, stating that it is "highly likely" North Korea has agreed to send combat troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine.
- The UK representative highlighted that as Putin faces difficulties recruiting Russians, he becomes more reliant on North Korea for his illegal war.
- It was also mentioned that Russia had previously offered North Korean books to Ukrainian people to remove records from the Welsh Security Council that the Russians themselves were watching.
- The UK representative concludes that the DPRK leadership will likely demand a high price from Russia in return for their support.
- Jonathan explains that "highly likely" in intelligence language has a specific probability range attached to it, with the UK's definition being around 75% probability and the US's around 85%.
- He emphasises that there is an 80-90% probability that North Korean troops are indeed in Russia, preparing to fight against Ukraine.
France provides €200m fund for Ukraine's infrastructure
🎦 16:30-18:37⏩
- The French ambassador to Ukraine has signed a financial agreement for a €200 million fund to support key infrastructure in Ukraine.
- The fund will enable French and Ukrainian companies to collaborate on projects in various sectors, including energy, health, and mine clearance.
- Jonathan points out that such aid always comes with strategic geopolitical objectives and potential returns on investment for the provider.
- He notes that the €200 million from France will likely involve French companies working in Ukraine, creating an economic stimulus for those organizations.
Finland's defence sector growth and call for German action
🎦 18:37-21:29⏩
- Finland's defence sector is experiencing significant growth, with startups seeing revenue increases of up to 40% since joining NATO last year.
- Dual-use companies, whose products have both military and civilian applications, are growing faster than traditional defence firms and attracting substantial investment.
- Finland's defence budget is projected to reach a record $7.3 billion in 2025.
- Jonathan observes that governments typically justify foreign aid spending by highlighting the geopolitical, military, and economic benefits.
- Finland has urged Germany to reconsider its reservations about providing Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine and fast-tracking Ukraine's NATO membership.
Ukraine's need for air defence interceptors and other military aid
🎦 21:29-26:45⏩
- Shashank Joshi points out that Ukraine's stocks of air defence interceptors are dangerously low, citing a report by Jack Watling.
- Ukrainian forces are stretched thin along a 600-mile frontline, with recruitment and training failing to keep pace with casualties.
- Russia reportedly flies between 1,000 and 1,300 long-range reconnaissance drones over Ukrainian territory daily, enabling them to conduct surveillance and target Ukrainian assets.
- This may explain why Ukraine has been hesitant to move Patriot air defence systems closer to the front line, as they would be vulnerable to drone surveillance and subsequent attacks.
- Jack Watling suggests that Ukraine needs more air defence interceptors, electronic warfare capabilities, howitzers, shells, defensive fortifications, improved training and mobilization, and a long-strike program.
- Jonathan speculates that the $800 million US aid package for Ukrainian drone production could enable Ukraine to develop its own long-range strike capabilities, reducing its reliance on US-supplied weapons like ATAKMs and cruise missiles.
- This approach would allow the US to avoid being directly blamed for escalation while still supporting Ukraine's ability to strike targets within Russia.
Wrap up
🎦 26:45-28:31⏩
- Jonathan mentions upcoming plans, including a live stream with Greg Terry and a NAFO fundraising campaign for a truck to support Ukraine.
- The NAFO campaign has exceeded 18,000 donations and aims to reach 19,000.
- Jonathan expresses his appreciation for the viewers' support and announces his intention to personally contribute to the NAFO campaign.
- He mentions adding another truck to the campaign and coordinating with the NAFO team to update the website.
- Jonathan concludes the video, thanking viewers and bidding them farewell.
🤖❓ AI Debrief (post task) - anything the AI didn't understand
In the section about South Korea sending 155mm shells, it's mentioned that North Korea provided "half of Russia's artillery ammunition". Is this a specific figure Jonathan is referencing, or a general estimate?
When discussing France's €200m fund, it says "remember I talked to you about no such thing as a free lunch". Is this a reference to a previous video or a general concept Jonathan frequently discusses?
Jonathan mentions a live stream with "Greg Terry". Is this a known figure within the community or someone Jonathan has collaborated with before?
In the wrap up, he says "IEOAK" when discussing adding a truck to the NAFO campaign. What does IEOAK stand for? I'm assuming it's related to getting approval, but I'd like to be sure.
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